Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust shortlisted for national award
Leighton Hospital run by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been honoured at the prestigious Nursing Times Awards during a virtual ceremony.
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Report calls for Cheshire-wide scheme to tackle bullying
Cheshire’s Anti-Bullying Commission has released its first report into bullying among under 25s in Cheshire.
It comes in Anti-Bullying Week and as latest ONS data reveals one in five children experienced some form of online bullying last year.
Cheshire East Council “local lockdown” warning amid Covid case numbers
Cheshire East Council has warned the number of Covid-19 cases could see the borough facing further strict restrictions when the national lockdown ends.
However, in the past week cases in the area have dropped from 248 new cases per 100,000 people to 191 per 100,000, according to the latest stats.
MP Kieran Mullan meets Prime Minister over new Leighton Hospital
Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan says he has lobbied Prime Minister Boris Johnson to put the case for a new Leighton Hospital.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently unveiled its plans to replace 85% of the current site in Crewe.
Funding to double for Cheshire Police in-house health services
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner is to double investment in occupational health support for police officers, staff and volunteers in Cheshire.
A new in-house occupational health service will see more money ploughed into psychological services support.
Leighton Hospital specialist nurse wins charity award
A specialist nurse at Leighton Hospital has been presented with an award by charity Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Vicky Woodall has been honoured for being an “Outstanding Healthcare Professional” at a virtual prize giving ceremony coinciding with Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Nantwich care manager shortlisted in Great British Care Awards
A Sanctuary Care home manager in Nantwich is over the moon after being shortlisted for a Great British Care Award.
Jackie Walker, manager of Barony Lodge Residential Care Home in Nantwich, is through to the North West regional finals of the national awards in The Care Home Registered Manager category.
Cheshire leaders respond to new national lockdown restrictions
Leaders from councils and emergency services across Cheshire met today to discuss the impact the Government’s month-long lockdown will have on the county.
And they now plan to bring forward a localised test, trace and isolate system, to be fully operational at the end of the new lockdown period.
New care facility to replace Beechmere is approved by Cheshire East
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A replacement for the fire-destroyed Beechmere Care Facility in Crewe has been approved by Cheshire East councillors.
Members granted planning permission for the new building, which will sit on the same site with the same 132 bedrooms, and a number of fire safety improvements compared to its predecessor.
More than 500 children in care in Cheshire East borough
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than 500 children in Cheshire East are now being cared for by the council, latest figures show.
A Freedom of Information request to the authority reveals 535 youngsters are designated “looked after children” by CEC, with 269 aged 12 or over.
Nantwich primary school uses Covid scanners on pupils
A Nantwich school is checking every pupil’s temperature as they arrive in a bid to keep it Covid free.
Stapeley Broad Lane C of E Primary, in Broad Lane, is one of the first schools in the area to use stand-alone devices which scan the temperature of each pupil, staff member and visitor as they enter the building.
Nantwich pubs and restaurants to get Covid “Tier 2” grants, says Chancellor
Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues across Crewe and Nantwich could receive monthly grants of up £2,100, the Chancellor has announced today.
Rishi Sunak says the additional funding has now been earmarked for businesses in “Tier 2” (High Risk) areas such as Cheshire East.
“New hospital” plan unveiled to replace 85% of ageing Leighton Hospital site
Multi-million pound plans to build a largely new hospital on site of the current Leighton Hospital have been unveiled.
Bosses at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust say the “exciting proposals” will ensure a long-term vision for Leighton Hospital.
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